Delegate to propose change to gaming bill passed by Senate

Montgomery County delegate proposes legislative oversight panel

The governor's expanded gaming bill would allow voters to decide the fates of a proposed casino in Prince George's County by 2016, table games for all locations and a tax break for casino operators -- provided it passes a special session.

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The governor's expanded gaming bill would allow voters to decide the fates of a proposed casino in Prince George's County by 2016, table games for all locations and a tax break for casino operators -- provided it passes a special session.

WBAL-TV\David Collins

Now that the governor's gaming bill is in the House, a delegate proposes a change.

Luedtke indicated his plan to propose amending the bill to expand gambling during a meeting Saturday with about a dozen members of the House of Delegates. Luedtke said he'll submit a proposal Monday to create a panel composed of members of the House and Senate.

The measure to allow table games and allow a casino in Prince George's County will reshape the State Lottery Agency as a new State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.

Members would be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Howard County Delegate Frank Turner, D-District 13, said that's a concern because it leaves the House out of the process of reconfiguring the new agency.